Thursday, April 06, 2006

G and I decided that he'd apply for a position with Major HMO up in Portland. It's the same position he has here, but that one would be full-time. If he gets it, we're moving to Portland this summer. We've talked about it for several years, but we're finally making plans to actually do it.

The good parts:

Big Sister and Big Niece (and little grand-nephew) both live there.All my in-laws live up there: more babysitters, and we can go home to our own house on holidays.I've been there enough that I kind of already know my way around.It's beautiful, especially in the summertime.Would still have access to beach and mountains.Cheaper cost of living.Could get a nicer house.Could live in a nicer neighborhood.Kids could go to a better school.Would have some $ for investment/retirement.Slower pace.Pizzacato is pretty good.They have a good zoo.Neighborhoods are cool.No sales tax. Things cost what the sticker says they cost.

The bad parts:Have to leave Middle Sister (and family) in California.Have to leave all my friends here.Have to leave my clients here.Can't do private practice up there until I get some referral sources.Have to work in an agency.G would have to work 10 hour days.It rains. A lot.It snows. I've never lived in snow.They don't let you pump your own gas.San Francisco isn't up there.They drive more slowly.The freeways only have three lanes.This is where I had my babies - they're not even going to remember CA.I have to get an OR driver's license.I've become attached to the flamingos at our zoo.They don't have Barney's.I have never lived outside of the Bay Area.Have to leave my Ob/Gyn (women with a good Ob/Gyn would understand this)I like this house.I hate change.